SDianneB Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 That shoe! If it ever really dropped, as many times as I think it's about to, I'd be carpeted in shoes by now. The trial is going well, actually. As usual, I don't have the usual side effects as most people. What they report most commonly is "mild nausea," and that, for me, just means I burp a lot in the afternoons! (Be glad you're not around me then, and grateful it's just the burps! My cat already thinks I'm nuts.) During a few infusions, I felt that "sleeping leg" thing in my left leg, very mild, and then haven't noticed it at all this week. (I'm in the 3rd week of the trial - had 1 week of MWF infusions, then a week off, and this week of MWF infusions - will see doc next week.) I need to learn how to just STOP it! I'll get a new ache or pain, and then wonder, "is this it?" Well, no, it's just a little ache here and there -- not unusual by now. I did take 2 mild pain pills last weekend because of the spot in my back that would bother me at night when I'd sleep in the same position too long. I must get over this too, and learn to take and appreciate pain meds when I need them! But, back to "normal" this week, whatever that is. Other than the burpies every day (I'm taking Protonix and it helps a LOT with this) I'm in good shape. A funny -- I go in Monday for the infusion, they get me all set up and going on the IV, I'm sleeping, and I wake up and know something just isn't right. In a few seconds, I figured out what -- the tubing had sprung a leak, and I was soaking wet! We won't know that day how much of the meds went into me vs. on me. Then, when they got me a hospital gown to put on and I sat down to finish the infusion, the nurse spilled the cup of water sitting next to me! Ack! I finally made it out of there in a hospital gown, dry, but a little cold, but none the worse for wear. We all had a good laugh over it all I told them I was going to file a complaint yesterday when I didn't get my free bath - ha! Hope everyone is hanging in there. I was "blocked" from here by my ISP for a while, but Rick finally helped get that fixed, so all is back the way it was. Di Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 I've been wondering where you were at, Di! I am glad to hear your tough cookie attitude shining through, though I hate that you're going through chemo again. keep us posted...and bring a change of clothes next time! xoxo bunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 I love shoes! I am glad you are doing well. This is what we like to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 Welcome back, Di! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 You are so funny. I just love your spirit.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammie Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Sure praying this drug will help you out and get rid of the cancer. Sure appreciate your sense of humor with the nurses. pammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Go for boots, warm boots, we are getting the snow storm of the century around here. Good to have you back Take care and bring plastic sheets for the next treatment. The Best for you. xoxo Wer Hugs for you J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted December 17, 2005 Share Posted December 17, 2005 It is good to hear from you Diane and you are doing well. Glad to see you still have your humor. Missed you and glad you are back! Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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